sustainability

Attend: Agrique Africa Investment Summit

The Agrique Africa Trade and Investment 2015 Summit (AATIS2015) will present outstanding investment and business opportunities that exist within Africa’s agricultural and food processing sector to investors, prospective business partners, and potential donors. The World Trade Centre in Accra, Ghana will bring together over 300 of Africa’s leading agricultural players, 20+ seasoned speakers, all with the common …

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Win €200,000! Apply: Unilever Young Entrepreneurs Awards

The Unilever Sustainable Living Young Entrepreneurs Awards are one significant way to inspire action—that is why the search is on for young innovators aged 35 or under to address the challenges at the heart of the Global Goals. In partnership with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), and in collaboration with Ashoka, we are …

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Applause Africa Set to Host the 5th Annual African Diaspora Awards

The Annual AFRICAN DIASPORA AWARDS recognizes exemplary individuals of the African Diaspora who are excelling in various spheres of life, as well as individuals in society working towards the advancement of Africans in the Diaspora and Africa, as a whole. The ADA Awards is one of the most electrifying and highly anticipated awards shows celebrating the African Diaspora. …

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AWP Exclusive: Pictures from the African Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum

Irene Ochem, Managing Director of ICO Conferences & Events Limited convened the African Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) a platform established to discuss the role of African women in shaping the Continent\’s economic future, as well as to proffer solutions to the challenges they face starting, growing or scaling a business. The event which took place at the Oriental Hotel in …

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Founder of AWP Network to Speak During Global Entrepreneurship Week in Lagos, Nigeria

Mary Olushoga, Founder of the AWP Network will speak during Global Entrepreneurship Week in Lagos, Nigeria. Global Entrepreneurship Week is the world\’s largest celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare. The Women Entrepreneurship Day event is brought to you by the …

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Win $150,000! IDB Prize for Women\’s Contribution to Development

The Islamic Development Bank established the IDB Prize for Women\’s Contribution to Development to draw international attention to the vital role women play in developing their communities and the world. Objectives The prize aims to recognize, encourage, inspire, and reward women’s participation in the socio-economic development process. Award  The Prize consists of two cash awards; a) U.S. …

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Apply: Yale Young African Scholars

The Yale Young African Scholars Program (YYAS) is a high-intensity academic and leadership program designed for African secondary school students who have the talent, drive, energy, and ideas to make meaningful impacts as young leaders, even before they begin their university studies. YYAS brings together students from across Africa in this seven-day, residential program and …

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Apply: Yale Young Global Scholars Program

The Yale Young Global Scholars Program is designed to challenge top performing high school students with fast-paced, university-level material. Prior to arriving at Yale, students are required to do several hundred pages of preparatory reading and during the program will spend the majority of each day in lectures, seminars, and small-group discussions. Participants also complete …

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Attend: 2015 Young African Leadership Symposium

The Council of Young African Leaders (CYAL) will host its 5th annual CUNY Young African Leadership Symposium (YALS) at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Manhattan, New York. This year’s theme, Transforming Africa through Partnerships, will focus on the importance of public-private partnerships (PPPs) and explores ways the African diaspora can engage with the Continent in the …

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Apply: Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is open to female students set to enroll in study for the 2015/2016 academic year at a university in Europe, Middle East, or Africa. Students must be enrolled in a computer science, computer engineering, informatics, or closely related technical program and maintain a record of strong academic performance. Dr. Anita Borg devoted her adult …

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